Professor and Dean of KMC at MAHE Manipal, Dr. Padmaraj Hegde, officially inaugurated the special workshop, emphasizing the importance of postgraduate competency training in medicine and nursing. Dr. Hegde highlighted that ongoing education through cutting-edge technologies is essential to prepare postgraduates for a sustainable future in India.

Professor and Dean of the Manipal College of Nursing, Dr. Judith A. Noronha, praised the initiative for its innovative approach to involving students in their learning process. She commended the group's efforts to encourage postgraduates to engage in active learning, emphasizing the importance of teamwork to improve patient care outcomes.

The workshop's highlights were presented by Dr. Elsa Sanatombi Devi, the center coordinator of the Manipal Center for Interprofessional Advanced Wound Care. Dr. Devi underscored the goal of learning with, from, and about each other, asserting that teamwork is the only path forward. She announced the launch of the center's first 4-credit certificate program in July 2024, aimed at healthcare professionals’ competencies in innovative wound care. This program will enable graduates and postgraduates to acquire advanced wound management techniques, qualifying them to manage wounds globally.

Ms. Ekta Malik, Chief Strategy Officer of Delta Healthcare, introduced Aurora, a new advanced mannequin designed for experiential learning. The Aurora mannequin was utilized by Dr. Vimal Krishnan, Professor of Emergency Medicine; Dr. Vishal Shanbhag, Professor of Critical Care Medicine; Dr. Pratibha Todur, Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy; Mr. Prasannakumara, Nurse Practitioner at Kasturba Hospital Manipal; and Dr. Elsa Sanatombi Devi, Professor at MCON and Director of M-FIILIPE MAHE Manipal. They educated students about managing cardiac arrest and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Participants refined their critical care skills through realistic simulations provided by this state-of-the-art training tool. The event was coordinated by Mr. Shreenidhi Jogi and Ms. Effienia D. Wahlang PhD Scholars of MCON making their leadership visible., A total of 6 medical postgraduates and 25 nurses actively participated in the simulation-based learning.

The second day’s workshop on, "Experiential Learning: Empowering Faculty with Methodological Pathways to Simulation-Based Education," was conducted by Delta Healthcare experts. This session aimed to empower nurses from MAHE Manipal with the skills necessary for quality care. Eleven nurses from MAHE Manipal and Mangalore participated in the Train the Trainers (ToT) program, focusing on simulation training competencies.

This new initiative enhances health profession education through simulation-based training using the Aurora mannequin, newly launched in India. The program provides healthcare professionals with hands-on experience in critical skills such as cardiac arrest management, ARDS response, and advanced airway management. By utilizing realistic simulations, the training aimed to improve competency, decision-making, and patient outcomes in high-stakes medical scenarios. This innovative approach ensures that practitioners can refine their techniques and gain confidence in a controlled, supportive environment, ultimately leading to better healthcare delivery.